If you have been to a baseball game in America you know that it can be a relaxing experience. Most people kick-back and enjoy the game and some even fall asleep. In Japan it’s quite the opposite. I have been to a few games now in Japan and I have noticed one significant difference between [...]

I first heard of the Miracle Fruit Cafe while watching the technology show Beyond Tomorrow. One of the hosts, Hayden Turner, visited the cafe during an episode in Japan.

First off, what is a miracle fruit anyway? The “miracle fruit” is actually a berry that when chewed before eating makes sour foods taste sweet. Yes, [...]

The BBC presents a fun interactive guide to learning key Japanese phrases and etiquette. The guide is perfect for someone making their first visit to Japan – and not planning to stay.
You can try your hand at learning basic phrases though a quiz and then download the phrases as an MP3 to listen and practice [...]

If you like being the center of attention and having your friends laugh at you, not with you, try using this old Japanese gag the next time you are with your buddies. The Japanese comedian Dandy invented the ippatsu gag called ‘Gets’. All you need to do is point both fingers like a gun and [...]